[lofthanza]

So I have been using the ATH-M50 for the last couple of months, and man, they are a great set of headphones.
Last week I decided to look for more portable cans, and also i looked for some upgrade in the sound quality. I went for the DT-1350 because of the very good reviews it's been having. I don't know what to blame. Do I blame the burning-in process? ( I just got them 4 hours ago) or do I blame the headphones themselves. Anyway, I find them inferior to the ATH-M50 in all the sound aspects. Do you think these can benefit from the burning-in process. I still remember being underwhelmed with the ATH-M50 in the first week.

 

[Jepu]

What is the source and what sort of music do you listen to?
Sounds mostly like you're simply not used to the sound signature though. The "burning-in" needs to happen inside your head for the most part if you end up getting a headphone that's different in comparison to what you're used to listen to. Quality is one thing, but personal preferences can alter what you like by a good deal too.

 

[viralcow]

You're obviously not getting the right seal with the 1350s.

 

[lofthanza]

I am listening to pretty much everything!
I feel the DT-1350s lack resolution and separation, they also feel congested and sound harsh, compared to the ATH-M50s at least.
Aren't they supposed to sound better than the ATH-M50s or am I wrong?

 

[kimvictor]

I feel like there is no comparison. DT1350 beats the M50 in almost every regard. Better detail and clarity, better extension, similar comfort, better isolation, more balanced, and more.

 

[kimvictor]

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I am listening to pretty much everything!
I feel the DT-1350s lack resolution and separation, they also feel congested and sound harsh, compared to the ATH-M50s at least.
Aren't they supposed to sound better than the ATH-M50s or am I wrong?

Really? Maybe you don't like neutral sound of 1350.

 

[lofthanza]

Kimvictor!

How long have you had your Byeres! 
and have you noticed any changes after the burning-in process? or did they sound just great out of the box?

 

[zhensing]

Really depends on the songs you're listening to. 
 
Use my m50s for pop, kpop, R&B, it keeps up well with pop rock too.
 
1350s for other genres. More accurate and layered sound.

 

[kimvictor]

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Kimvictor!

How long have you had your Byeres! 
and have you noticed any changes after the burning-in process? or did they sound just great out of the box?

I bought them used, so they were pre burned in, and don't know how burn in effects them. Sorry!

 

[lofthanza]

After around a 100 hours of burning-in, the DT-1350 sound totally better than it was, and now it is definitely better than the ATH-M50. I am happy with the purchase now

 

 

[kimvictor]

After around a 100 hours of burning-in, the DT-1350 sound totally better than it was, and now it is definitely better than the ATH-M50. I am happy with the purchase now


 

Glad to hear that. I love the DT1350 too.

 

[kupleh]

Glad you found it yourself. I experienced similar thing, out of the box its a bit harsh on treble and bass is there but not enough impact for me. After burn-in then every aspects start to reveal themselves. One thing that I notice the most is the bass quality and impact which you get after a proper burn-in.

 

[nuipisqo]

I was alarmed reading the post title. Glad you were able to see the positive impacts after burn in.

 

[kimvictor]

I posted a comparison between M50 and DT1350 and other hps if anyone is interested. http://www.head-fi.org/t/665919/100-300-headphones-shootout-ath-m50-vs-ath-ad700-vs-hd598-vs-srh940-vs-dt1350-v6-coming-soon#post_9492283

 

[lofthanza]

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I posted a comparison between M50 and DT1350 and other hps if anyone is interested. http://www.head-fi.org/t/665919/100-300-headphones-shootout-ath-m50-vs-ath-ad700-vs-hd598-vs-srh940-vs-dt1350-v6-coming-soon#post_9492283

Thanks a million! That's helpful indeed!